India, May 6 -- Global private equity major KKR has agreed to acquire Bengaluru-based medical devices company Healthium Medtech Ltd from an affiliate of funds advised by Apax Partners LLP.

However, the firms did not disclose the deal size.

The acquisition will be made by a special purpose vehicle owned by KKR-managed funds, which will acquire a controlling interest in Healthium group, including Healthium, KKR said in a statement.

Founded in 1992, Healthium is a medical devices company that develops, manufactures and sells a broad range of surgical products globally. Its portfolio caters to a wide spectrum of surgeons' needs, offering wound closure, arthroscopy, and advanced wound closure products.

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